Miles Jupp
Miles Jupp began his stand-up comedy career in 2000, winning both So You Think You’re Funny and Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year. He became a regular on BBC Scotland’s Live Floor Show and received a nomination for the Perrier Best Newcomer award for his debut solo show 'Gentlemen Prefer Brogues'.
Early Career and Radio
He has contributed to numerous Radio 4 shows including Arthur Smith’s 'Balham Bash', 'The Vote Now Show', and 'Loose Ends'. In addition to creating Miles Jupp’s 'Real World', he hosts 'It’s Not What You Know', and in 2015, he became the resident host of 'The News Quiz', taking over from long-time host Sandi Toksvig. Miles writes and stars in 'In and Out of the Kitchen' on Radio 4, which premiered its fourth series and debuted as a TV series in 2015.
Miles returned to stand-up in 2007 with the new show 'Every Day Rage' and 'Dinner Party Chit Chat'. He continued to write and perform at the Edinburgh Fringe until 2010, presenting the critically acclaimed 'Fibber in the Heat'. The show toured in 2011 and 2012, culminating in a sold-out performance in London’s West End and a book release published by Ebury Press in May 2012.
TV Roles, Film Credits, and Tours
On television, Miles continues his work as a comedian and presenter, appearing in shows such as Michael McIntyre’s 'Comedy Roadshow', 'Have I Got News For You', 'Mock the Week', 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks', 'Argumental', 'Just a Minute', 'Live at the Apollo', and Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle.
As an actor, he co-stars in the award-winning BBC2 sitcom Rev, now in its third series. He’s also well-known for his roles in 'Gary: Tank Commander', 'The Thick of It', and the children's BBC show 'Balamory'.
Miles’ film credits have steadily increased, appearing in international films like 'The Monuments Men' directed by George Clooney, 'The Riot Club', 'Last Sparks of Sundown', 'Rosewater', 'Sherlock Holmes', 'Made in Dagenham', 'Johnny English: Reborn', 'The Look of Love', and 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'.
In 2012, he made his National Theatre debut in Alan Bennett’s People and in 2015 performed in the Theatre's critically acclaimed production of 'Rules for Living' alongside Steven Mangan. Miles toured from September through early Spring 2017 with his brand new show 'Songs of Freedom'.
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